AUD/JPY — News Archive

Aussie Jumps to Six-Month Record as Stevens Surprises Traders

The Australian dollar climbed today, erasing yesterday’s losses versus the US dollar and the Japanese yen and reaching the highest level in six months against the greenback, after the Reserve Bank of Australia surprised Forex traders by keeping its interest rates unchanged.

Aussie Reaches 5-Month High as Stocks Rally

The Australian dollar reached the highest level in five months against its US counterpart as fundamental data was positive all around the world, leading to a rally of stocks.

AUD Rises Even as Inflation Stalls, Reaches Record vs. JPY

The Australian dollar strengthened today even after a report showed that nation’s consumer price inflation stalled in the fourth quarter of 2011. The currency reached a record high since November against the yen as Japan’s trade deficit widened.

Aussie Reaches Two-Month High as PPI Rises

The Australian dollar jumped today to the highest level in more than two months after the report showed that the Australian Producer Price Index advanced in the last quarter of 2011.

Australian Dollar Gains After Weeks of Losses

The Australian dollar gained against the US dollar and the Japanese yen this week after several weeks of losses. The Aussie ended flat against the euro after a long stretch of weekly gains.

Australian Employment Deteriorates, Aussie Down

The Australian dollar dropped today after the report showed an unexpected decline of employment, making traders speculate about a possible interest rate cut by the Australian central bank.

Australian Dollar Higher as Consumer Confidence & Employment Improve

The Australian dollar climbed as today’s report showed that confidence of Australian consumers rose and tomorrow’s data about employment is expect to demonstrate an improvement. The euro managed to outperform the currency of Australia.

EUR/AUD Slumps to Record Low After S&P Hurts Outlook for Europe

The Australian dollar jumped against the euro after Standard & Poor’s harmed sentiment about Europe by cutting credit ratings of European countries. The Australian currency managed to erase losses against the US dollar and the Japanese yen despite the resulting pessimism.

Aussie Struggles Higher against US Dollar

Aussie is struggling higher against the US dollar today, working to regain some of the losses due to the latest Chinese inflation report. Aussie is running into some trouble, though, as Forex traders move between risk appetite and risk aversion. Conflicting signals are the order of the day.

Aussie Jumps with Asian Stocks & Manufacturing

The Australian dollar jumped today as Asian stocks advanced and nation’s manufacturing expanded, increasing attractiveness of Australia’s currency.

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